noun
- Removal of significant amounts of prostate tissue (as in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- synonyms: transurethral resection of the prostate, TURP
- Volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally.
- synonyms: turpentine, oil of turpentine, spirit of turpentine
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